CJC-1295
Also known as: CJC-1295 no-DAC · Mod GRF (1-29)
A growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog discussed for prompting the pituitary to release the body’s own growth hormone, most often paired with a GH secretagogue like Ipamorelin.
Class
GHRH analog
Default unit
mg
Common route
Subcutaneous
Typical half-life
~30 min (no-DAC form)
Frequency
Daily, often split doses
Commonly associated areas
Illustrative map of the body systems CJC-1295 is most often discussed in relation to. Relative emphasis only — not a measure of efficacy or a medical claim.
Proposed mechanisms / pathways
What is CJC-1295?
CJC-1295 is a growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog — a modified fragment of the body’s own GHRH that is discussed in the context of signaling the pituitary gland to release more of its own growth hormone, rather than introducing growth hormone directly. The common "no-DAC" version (also called Mod GRF 1-29) is short-acting, while a separate DAC variant is engineered to stay active far longer.
How it is thought to work
CJC-1295 is thought to bind the GHRH receptor on the pituitary, increasing the amplitude of the body’s natural GH pulses. Because a GHRH analog and a GH secretagogue act through different but complementary pathways, CJC-1295 is frequently paired with a peptide like Ipamorelin — the idea being that one raises the "volume" of the pulse while the other helps trigger it.
Educational only — not medical advice
CJC-1295 is a research peptide and is not an approved medication for general human use. Nothing here is a recommendation, dose, or medical claim. Consult a qualified healthcare provider and follow the laws in your area.
Tracking CJC-1295 in LynkDose
Because CJC-1295 is usually run as part of a pair, the most useful habit is logging each compound separately with its dose and time of day. The effects people look for — recovery, sleep, and body composition — build slowly, so let objective metrics from Apple Health accumulate. In LynkDose the value comes from the multi-week trend, which is exactly what a tracker is built to surface.
Commonly discussed for
- Supporting the body’s natural growth-hormone release
- Recovery and body-composition goals over longer timeframes
- Complementing a GH secretagogue in a paired protocol
Often stacked: Very commonly paired with a GH secretagogue such as Ipamorelin, combining a GHRH analog with a GH-releasing peptide.
How to track CJC-1295 in LynkDose
CJC-1295 is often dosed alongside another peptide, so log each compound, dose, and time separately. Then watch recovery, sleep, and body-composition trends accumulate over weeks rather than days.
Deeper read: How to Track a Peptide Cycle: A Complete Guide
Not medical advice
This page is educational and does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any compound. Many peptides are research chemicals not approved for general human use. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider and follow the laws in your area.